WJEC Personality

Comments (0)

Transcript of WJEC Personality

Take a look at TASK 1: what can you say about the performers…Describe yourself in 3 words – please record!Trait Theory

Interactionist Theory

Social Learning

Biological TheoryLearning OutcomesFrom today's lesson what do you think the outcomes should be?Personality and Sports PerformanceStarterNow consider if these words change when you get a bad tackle in a game/fail at something/fall off your horseHow did you end up like this?Personality is:Stable and enduring (doesn’t change/lasts a long time)PersonalityEvaluation of the Trait approachBehaviour is not always predictable.Doesn’t account for;the fact that people adapt their behaviour in response to a particular environmental situation. Changes to personality over timeIndividuals who actively alter their personalityhttp://similarminds.com/eysenck.htmlSet of traits (characteristics e.g.??)Unique (everyone has own personality)But permits a comparison (we share some similar traits)Influences behaviourWith your group - read the definitionsThen.....On your white boards note down the terms that seem to be consistentDefinitionsBorn with them (innate)The situation determines themBit of both of the aboveWe learn them – through watching others and having our behaviour reinforced or punishedHow do we form our personality?Discuss.......Suggests that Personality is related to body type largely predetermined during embryonic developmentBiological Theory (Sheldon)Can you think of any? TASK 3Drawbacks to Biological TheorySplit into three types:Endomorph – lazziness and pleasure seeking, Unlikely to show leadership qualities

Mesomorph – assertive and ambitious, morelikely to show leadership qualities

Ectomorph – shy and nervousHe didn’t say that anyone is definitely one type of another, rather body type determines what we are most ‘likely’ likeBeing ‘fat’ doesn’t make you lazy, being muscular doesn’t make you confident and being thin doesn’t make you shy

Peoples personalities are far more complex than this suggestsUsing an example, describe what is meant by the term personalityTASK 4Identify and explain which of Sheldon’s personality types are most likely to take part in:

a. Team games

b. Individual sportsTASK 2Trait Theory

A trait is a characteristic of personality which is said to be inherited by a child at birth.Suggests that behaviour is innate and genetically programmed.Traits are thought to be stableBehaviour=function of personality B=F(P)Within your group - select a teacherThe teacher goes through the information with the group and then work together to complete the questions at the endPeer teachingTASK 4 - ExampleHomeworkRevise for your assessment....1. What did Eysenck and Cattell believe?Trait TheoryLearning OutcomesALL: Describe Social learning theory (Bandura) and interactionist theory (Lewin); Outline strengths and weaknesses of each theoryMOST: Explain how each theory relates to sporting performance; Evaluate each theory and propose possible developmentsSOME: Discuss the validity of the relationship between personality and sportLook at the images on your deskHave a go at the PICTURE PUZZLING task

Remember to justify.... BECAUSE2. How can we apply Eysenck's personality types to sport? TASK 1Part of the Trait TheoryNarrow Band ApproachEvaluation of the social learning approachDoes not take into account genetically inherited factors.Suggests why people become interested in sport.Suggest why people adopt and healthy, active and balanced lifestyle.Only provides one explanation.States that people can be categorised under two headingsWhat type of personality is most likely to be successful in sport and why?TASK 2TASK 7What are the weaknesses of the trait approach?States that behaviour changes with the situationThe environment (including the behaviour of others) influences behaviourSocial Learning Theory

We observe others and copy them.Discussion TASK

Any examples??Learn through: Observe --- Identify ---- reinforce ---- copyTYPE A or TYPE BYoung boys watch football celebrations and copy them with their friends!Increased aggression learned from othersAlbert BanduraHans EysenckRather than innate, we learn from other peopleEspecially those we hold in high esteem e.g. role models, friends, parentsWe are most likely to learn reinforced behaviourCombines trait and social learning theory Personality is a mixture of:Interactionist Theory (Lewin)

Explains twice as much as the social learning theory and the trait theory (Bowers, 1977). Offers an explanation why the personalities of sport performers can change in different situations. Not a simple approachIs used by most psychologists.Evaluation of the Interactionist approachInherited traitsAnd the current situation/social learningPersonality stable most of the time e.g. Usually a calm playerBut a change of environment can alter behaviourSummed up as: B = f (P x E) where behaviour is a function of personality and environmentKURT LEWINPlease use the sticky labels

1. Things I know2. Things I don'tReflection of Learninge.g. Provoked by a bad challenge so reacts angrilyParticularly if environmental factors are strong e.g. An important matchKURT LEWINBYE BYE Have a Nice Day!Hans EysenckWilliam SheldonTASK 3provide an example from life or sport to show your understanding of what social learning theory isTASK 4: Example??HomeworkComplete tasks 5, 6 and 7Today's LessonPersonality ProfilingObservationQuestionnairesObservationInterviewInterviewQuestionnairePersonality ProfilingTASK 6: Share with a partner your homework - How did you decide to deal with your sports performer? and why?!Personality ProfilingHave a go of the questionnaireStrengths of QuestionnairesLots of subjects can be tested at a timeTherefore a quicker, more efficient system to useThey are cheap/cost effectiveResults gathered are numerical/objective measures achievedWeaknesses of QuestionnairesResults vary when test is repeatedParticipants affected by mood, situation, attitudesRespondents may lie or give socially acceptable answersMisunderstand the questionClosed questions limit answer optionsStrengths of ProfilingShould we bother?Does personality matter?Does it even exist?TASK 1 a.What are the strengths and weaknesses of using questionnaires to measure personality?Strengths of InterviewsWeaknesses of InterviewsTime consumingParticipant may lie/socially acceptable answersStatus of interviewer may affect answers givenStrengths of ObservationsPossibly more honest response?Less confusion of questionsResponder able to give an open responseWeaknesses of ObservationsTime consumingSubjectiveIf the person is aware that they are being watched they may not act normally and may change their behaviourSee performers in their own environment

Individuals may behave more naturallyTask 1.bTASK 1.cUseful to monitor progressQuestionnaires, observations and self reports are not reliable as people can fix answersEvidence is too general – personality alone cannot predict behaviourResearch isn’t suitably supported by evidence e.g. introverts are just as successful as extroverts and can do the same sportWeaknesses of ProfilingTime efficient and effectiveCan gain an understanding of each individualProvides personality strengths and weaknessesPut in place strategies to help athlete potential e.g. anxiety controlType of coaching an athlete best responds toExplain the advantages and disadvantages of using personality profiling in sport [3]TASK 3Group DebateRight side = agree Left side = disagreeIs there a link between personality and sporting performance?Past Exam QuestionsGive them a goof Personality TheoriesTrait TheoryInteractionist TheorySocial Learning TheoryBiological Theory(a) The performance and behaviour of sports performers may be affected by their personalities. Discuss this statement, using suitable examples, with reference to both trait and interactionist theories of personality. [7](a) Trait theory1. Inherited characteristics/born with/innate/genetic;2. Stable/enduring/unchanging;3. Same behaviour in a variety of situations;4. Behaviour is predictable.5. E.g. aggressive in all situations/extrovert in all situations/etc.(Sub max 4 marks)Interactionist theory6. B = f (PE)/behaviour is a function of personality and environment;7. Inherited traits are amended by environment/situation;8. Leads to stable behaviour in a certain situation;9. Change environment change behaviour.10. Eg: normally calm, but becomes aggressive in sport environment.sub max 4 marksAdvantages1. High researcher: respondent ratio/lots of subjects at a time/quick/efficient;2. Cheap/cost effective;3. Numerical/objective measures achieved;4. Reliable. Sub max of 3 marks(Do not credit easy) (b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires to provide psychological information? (4 marks)

Disadvantages5. Weak validity/non specific/too general/too simplistic for complex areas;6. Tendency to give expected answer/lie/respond with demand characteristics/biased questions;7. Difficult to self-assess;8. Ambiguous questions/misinterpretation.Sub max of 3 marksHave a go at this personality test.Just follow the instructions on the video......TASK 3TASK 2Note down key terms and their meaning relating to personalityorCreate your own version of a definition of personalitySummaryThe Bobo Doll ExperimentPEER EXPLAIN What has just been said...